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Statistics show that currently there is a shortage of workers to fill oil drilling rig positions and that over the next decade, many of the people currently employed will be retiring.

This means that you are more likely to have significant numbers of job openings to choose from.

Some of the jobs available are in the USA and while others are overseas.

There are oil jobs in Alaska, as well as oil jobs in North Dakota and oil jobs in Texas. These are both offshore and onshore positions.

Offshore jobs often pay more because of the conditions – they are often more arduous and located on oil rigs sometimes far out to sea. The onshore jobs are at facilities on land and therefore pay somewhat less than offshore, but will still be higher paying positions than in other industries.

Some Entry Level Oil Jobs To Consider

Helpers: This job starts at around 35K a year. They are responsible for getting rid of rust, painting, washing, transportation, loading supplies and working with the heavy equipment.

Maintenance Roustabout: This job starts are around $47,000. They are mostly responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the decks, as well as doing some of the rig painting. Read the rest of this entry »

Even if you keep getting the run-around because you have little to no experience working in the oil business, you can still find a good job. Yes, there are some of these oil jobs where no experience is necessary.  You can apply for offshore entry level jobs but you must know exactly what to do in order to get one.

What Kinds Of Jobs Are Out There?

One of the best things to do is apply for work on an oil rig that is based on land if you haven’t got any experience. There are usually roustabout jobs available- a roustabout is a general laborer. Once in that job, you can work your way up the line to other jobs such as roughneck, where you would supervise the roustabouts. Other jobs higher up, include derrick hand and driller; these pay higher than the roustabout oil jobs and have more responsibility.

Some jobs in oil require a suitable technical certificate such as for electricians or mechanics but having any kind of skilled training could very well net you a job on an oil rig. Or, if you like to cook, there’s always room for cooking jobs on offshore drilling rigs. Perhaps you have some medical training, there is a need for paramedics, nurses and doctors as well. Of course, these may need that certificate or diploma, but they also pay better too. Read the rest of this entry »